IT Audit Officer at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Audit Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Hybrid

Job Summary

• IT Audit specialists assist engagement teams in determining the effect of information technology (IT) related risks on the audit, understanding these risks in relation to the IT control environments over the relevant financial reporting-related applications and platforms, and determining an audit approach to respond to the risk of material misstatement as a result of the IT risks relevant to the financial statement audit.
• Our professionals do this by leveraging our strong industry, IT control and technology focus and experience; deploying leading methodologies and tools; applying our objectivity; using a balanced approach to growth and risk; utilizing our comprehensive global breadth and local knowledge; and calling upon our deep understanding of relevant business, financial, and regulatory inter-dependencies.
• We are now seeking an IT Audit Officer to join the team. The role would support the financial audit team across various industries, where required.

The Role

• Complete task and deliverables to a high-quality standard as part of the audit – working to an agreed plan, budget and quality
• Assist with scoping, financial management, delivery risk management and the initial review of deliverables
• Opportunity to audit varied technologies and to work on client engagements across industries
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships across a range of clients and prospects.
• Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills; able to gain the confidence and respect of senior-level executives
• Promote a collaborative culture, encouraging constructive working relationships with the audit team and others

Experience & Background

• Experience working in IT Audit
• Experience in Project management, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients, and/or partners toward the successful completion of a project
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience in auditing application controls for a range of business processes within industry sectors
• Experience in business analysis and understanding of core business processes within industry sectors
• Strong teamwork ability and able to work independently

Qualifications

• CISA certification is a plus
• Prior Big 4 experience is a plus
• Second class upper, Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in an appropriate field or a second class lower, Bachelor’s Degree with a distinction or merit in a Master's Degree.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.